Full time scores - Round 6, 2011
St George Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans
Rugby League related: 40%
Originality: 30%
Grammar, punctuation, spelling: 20%
Do I like it? 10%
Score: /100
ST GEORGE
Cheesie-the-Pirate
The Five Stages of Football Grief
Ref Comments: Straight forward and so easy to relate to. Yes, the opportunity to play oneself into form against Souths and then lose is the heartbreak. Enjoyable read.
Words: 709
Score: 91
DragonPunk
Crisis or just a slump?
Ref Comments: The article possessed potential but was a bit dry at times. It lacked some continuity between beginning and end. Note to author regarding punctuation error in first line. Plus I would have loved to see a pic of the mentioned banner - it would have complimented the article beautifully.
Words: 692
Score: 81
Drew-sta
The secret brownie points diary of a footy followers wife
Ref Comments: Very clever article and a chuckle a minute. Regarding reference to Farah's restaurant, yeah I got it - but unfortunately you spelt his name wrong. Minus 1 point. Plus there was one punctuation error that I saw.
Words: 750
Score: 93
Jason Maher
You Run Away From One Little Fight...
Ref Comments: I recall the incident well. But this is one of those articles that responds to a starter's gun, runs the yards, and then crosses the tape to finish the race. Some curious insight in the middle.
Words: 711
Score: 80
Muzby
My Religion
Ref Comments: We all know the <insert sport> is a 'my religion' thing, but a well written and humorous article. Funny how many former catholics are out there.
Words: 750
Score: 86
TOTAL: 431
-Vs-
GOLD COAST
tits&tans
Heads up
Ref Comments: Solid performance and some humourous delivery on the home truths for the various codes of football. As for the 40-something guy who claimed to be a life-long rugby league supporter, I call him a union troll.
Words: 745
Score: 87
Titanic
Exceptional People
Ref Comments: The trials of a being a ref, written with a mix of parody. Very well penned, but may have just lacked that connection. Minor punctuation error did not affect score.
Words: 741
Score: 89
Tittoolate
Origin in unfamiliar territory
Ref Comments: A great recollection of the origins of Origin, from someone who was obviously there. When a good yarn like this starts flowing, the grammar and punctuation becomes less of an issue. A wonderful Forum Sevens article.
Words: 746
Score: 90
Amadean
The Next Level
Ref Comments: Notwithstanding the grammar issues, inaccuracies and rushed look, this was an article that had a lot of potential. Unfortunately, it took a while to get to the point and the continuity from beginning to end was below par. A punchy start and one version of spelling 'Isaac' would have earned extra points.
Words: 746
Score: 79
TT.BB
Keeping the distance
Ref Comments: An article on the technical aspects, injuries, cause and effect of the 10 metre rule.
Words: 731
Score: 84
TOTAL: 429
RESULT: ST GEORGE DRAGONS 431 def GOLD COAST TITANS 429
POTM: Drew-sta (St George)
Well played everyone. :thumn
